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Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Fort Wayne News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Fort Wayne—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Fort Wayne News Today…
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Indiana’s Arts Boom Hits Northeast | Fort Wayne News
Six groups in Northeast Indiana just landed over $10 million in new arts grants—part of Indiana’s $65 million READI 2.0 push to revitalize culture, boost…
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Michigan’s Addiction Support: More Than Just Facilities | Fort Wayne News
Michigan’s addiction support system is far from a “rehab desert,” say local experts, who argue a recent study misreads the state’s landscape by focusing only…
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Fort Wayne Builds Satellites for Space Force | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne is set to become a hub of national defense innovation as L3 Harris Technologies secures a nearly billion-dollar contract to build 18 cutting-edge…
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Fort Wayne Listens to Build Homeless Hub | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s new homeless resource center is taking shape after responding to feedback from over 500 community members — designed as a one-stop hub for…
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Smoke Blocked the Heat | Fort Wayne News
Wildfire smoke from Canada drifted high into our atmosphere, acting like a natural sunblock and keeping temps from soaring past 90—though it left skies hazy…
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Homeless Center Stalls on Council Vote | Fort Wayne News
The city’s push to build a homeless resource center is heating up—with over 500 public responses, passionate support, and fierce opposition. Advocates see it…
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Youth Seen Heard Supported in Peace Walk | Fort Wayne News
A powerful peace walk in Williamsport brought together community leaders, local officials, and families to uplift youth and send a message of unity and…
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Data Center Bills Left on the Table | Fort Wayne News
A state budget just passed, but major data center legislation is left hanging — including a controversial sales tax exemption costing over $180 million. While…
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Slow Down in Construction Zones | Fort Wayne News
Drivers, slow down and stay alert—road construction zones are deadly traps for distracted motorists, not just workers. With shifting barricades and daily…
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Celiac Safety Act Brings Clarity | Fort Wayne News
A new bill, the Celiac Safety Act, is poised to revolutionize gluten labeling—giving people with Celiac Disease the clarity they’ve long fought for. For…
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Tennessee Tops Worst States List | Fort Wayne News
CNBC’s latest business-state rankings shockingly label ten Republican-led states as the worst to live in, with Tennessee at the bottom and Texas right behind —…
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Veterans Get New Home on Veterans Day | Fort Wayne News
A former auto shop on East Washington Boulevard is being turned into a full-service hub for homeless veterans, set to open on Veterans Day thanks to a flood of…
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COPPERWORKS Expands with $32M Investment | Fort Wayne News
COPPERWORKS, SDI LaFarga’s copper manufacturing powerhouse, is set to revolutionize its operations with a $32 million expansion in New Haven—doubling down on…
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Giant Steam Engine Rolls Through Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
The world’s largest operating steam engine, the Big Boy Locomotive, is rolling back through Fort Wayne this Wednesday and Thursday—weighing in at a whopping…
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Beat the Heat Without Breaking the Bank | Fort Wayne News
Beat the heat without breaking the bank—Indiana Michigan Power shares smart tips to slash your AC bill. With temps soaring and everyone staying home more, your…
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California’s Film Tax Cap Sparks Alarm | Fort Wayne News
California’s film industry braces for a major blow as a new $5 million cap on tax credits per production threatens to drive big-budget shoots to states like…
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Spokane County's Defense Funding Crisis | Fort Wayne News
Spokane County is eyeing nearly a million dollars in state grant money to bolster its public defense system, as new court-mandated caseload limits loom by 2036…
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Fort Wayne Pauses License Plate Camera Deal | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s City Council has paused a $120K contract for Flock Safety license plate cameras, demanding stronger privacy safeguards before renewal—sparking a…
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Fort Wayne Museum Gets Major Grant Boost | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s Museum of Art just landed a $2.5 million boost from the Lilly Endowment—part of a statewide push to revitalize Indiana’s art museums. With twelve…
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Camp Connects Kids with Community Heroes | Fort Wayne News
Every other year since 2012, a camp has been bringing young people face-to-face with the real humans behind the uniforms—firefighters, conservation officers…
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Kayla Lyda Faces Felony Charges | Fort Wayne News
A 30-year-old woman, Kayla Lyda, faces felony charges after allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a man in front of a nine-year-old girl while the…
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Highline Warren Expands in Georgia | Fort Wayne News
Highline Warren, a major automotive aftermarket and cleaning products company, is expanding with a new $160 million logistics hub in McDonough…
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SDI LaFarga Expands in New Haven | Fort Wayne News
SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS is pouring $32 million into a massive expansion in New Haven, Indiana, bringing two new production lines to meet soaring demand and…
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Fort Wayne Rezones for Growth | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne is revolutionizing zoning by taking charge of the process, slashing red tape and speeding up development. Gone are the days of waiting for 50%…
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Wabash County Sex Offender Charged Again | Fort Wayne News
A Wabash County man already on the sex offender registry is facing serious new charges after a 10-year-old girl came forward with consistent allegations of…
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Northern Indiana Heat Wave Hits 100 | Fort Wayne News
Northern Indiana and Western Ohio are baking under a relentless heat wave, with temperatures soaring into the 100s and making everyday life feel like a…
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California’s Antitrust Overhaul Sparks Debate | Fort Wayne News
California lawmakers are racing to pass Assembly Bill 1776, the COMPETE Act, a sweeping antitrust overhaul that would let regulators and private lawyers sue…
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Data Center Boom Could Transform Northwest Indiana | Fort Wayne News
A new study by Indiana University and Capital University projects billions in economic activity and thousands of new jobs for Northwest Indiana over the next…
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Midwest Inflation Rising Faster Than National Average | Fort Wayne News
Midwest prices are surging faster than the nation’s, with inflation hitting 3.8% year-over-year—above the Fed’s 2% target. While monthly prices cooled…
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Dump Truck Van Crash in Jay County | Fort Wayne News
A deadly crash between a dump truck and a van erupted at a Jay County intersection early Tuesday, sparking a massive emergency response. The van allegedly…
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Noble County Fair: Animals Rodeo & Grit | Fort Wayne News
The Noble County Community Fair is buzzing with action—4-H animal shows daily from alpacas to pigs, plus nightly Grand Stand events like the rodeo on July 14th…
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Dress as a Cow Get Free Meal | Fort Wayne News
Chick-fil-A’s nationwide ‘Cow Appreciation Day’ is back—dress as a cow, grab a free entrée, and celebrate at any Fort Wayne location on Tuesday, July 14th…
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Inflation Cooldown Driven by Energy Drop | Fort Wayne News
Inflation cooled noticeably in June with a 0.4% drop, bringing the annual rate to 3.5% — the biggest one-month plunge since April 2020. Falling energy prices…
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Fatal Crash in Jay County Indiana | Fort Wayne News
A deadly crash in Jay County, Indiana, early Tuesday morning claimed one life when a van failed to yield, slamming into a northbound dump truck. Authorities…
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Arts United Invests in Northeast Indiana's Culture | Fort Wayne News
Arts United just dropped a major investment to supercharge Northeast Indiana’s arts scene, awarding 2026 Regional Arts Council Member Grants to a diverse…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Defiance County | Fort Wayne News
Defiance County’s stomach illness outbreak is heating up—cyclosporiasis, caused by a sneaky parasite, is hitting hard, with no confirmed source yet, though…
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How Cities Transport Wounded Officers | Fort Wayne News
Cities handle injured officers wildly differently—some rush them by ambulance, others by police cruiser—and the data reveals a life-or-death split. A study of…
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America’s 250th: Unity Amid Division | Fort Wayne News
The Trump administration’s 250th birthday celebration aimed to unite the nation with events like the Great American State Fair—but quickly spiraled into…
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Fort Wayne's Retail Future Mapped | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s latest retail study reveals big plans for three key corridors—East State Village, South Calhoun, and Waynedale—to transform them into vibrant…
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Indiana Invests in Arts to Boost Economy | Fort Wayne News
Governor Mike Braun just poured major funding into Indiana’s arts scene, backing 49 projects aimed at boosting the creative economy, attracting visitors, and…
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U.S. Escalates Latin America Engagement | Fort Wayne News
The U.S. is ramping up its game in Latin America—with boots on the ground, economic leverage, and political muscle—raising eyebrows and sparking debate across…
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When Words Met Violence in the Senate | Fort Wayne News
In 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks stunned the nation by beating Senator Charles Sumner unconscious with a cane on the Senate floor — a violent act fueled by…
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VetFest 2026: Celebrate Vets This Saturday | Fort Wayne News
VetFest 2026 is hitting Headwaters Park this Saturday, offering a free, family-friendly day packed with live music, food trucks, prize draws, a silent auction…
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Euchre Mate Brings Families Together | Fort Wayne News
Euchre Mate, a free online Euchre game launched July 6th, is bridging distances and reviving classic game nights—already hitting 500 downloads. Created by…
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Fort Wayne Votes on AI Surveillance | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne City Council faces a heated vote tonight on renewing a $120K contract for AI-powered surveillance cameras—Flock Safety units that track license…
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Fort Wayne’s Heat Map Reveals Dangerous Gaps | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne just released its first urban heat study—and it’s alarming: some neighborhoods are up to eight degrees hotter than others, thanks to concrete…
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Banks Pushes Citizenship Bill | Fort Wayne News
Senator Jim Banks is pushing a bold new bill to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents, arguing it’s a necessary fix…
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Hot Chickz Expands to Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Hot Chickz just doubled down in Fort Wayne with their second location—opening Monday on Coliseum Blvd, with lines wrapping around the plaza. Born on the east…
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Just Neighbors Expands to Help More Families | Fort Wayne News
Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network is expanding to meet soaring demand—adding seven new rooms to help families in crisis, with two already serving as…
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Farmers Fight Data Center Line | Fort Wayne News
Farmers in Union and Lycoming counties are fiercely resisting a new high-voltage transmission line meant to power a massive data center, arguing it cuts…
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Gas Prices Rise Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions | Fort Wayne News
Gas prices in Florida are surging to $3.82 per gallon as global tensions with Iran send shockwaves through the oil market—cities like West Palm Beach hit…
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From Camp Camper to Volunteer Hero | Fort Wayne News
A 16-year-old Paralympian and sitting volleyball athlete is returning to the camp that changed her life—Turnstone’s All Abilities Camp—this summer for her…
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Tennessee bets big on quantum future | Fort Wayne News
Tennessee is pouring millions into quantum computing to become a national innovation hub, with $3 million already committed to attract NSF X-Labs teams and an…
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Fort Wayne Zoo’s Hot Day at the Zoo | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne Zoo’s Hot Day at the Zoo | Fort Wayne News
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Deputy Prosecutor’s Tough Choice | Fort Wayne News
Christina Gull, a deputy prosecutor running to fill her mom’s retiring judicial seat, candidly shares how she was suspended amid crushing workloads and her…
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Swig Brings Dirty Sodas to Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Swig, the brainchild behind the wildly popular dirty soda trend, is rolling into Fort Wayne with a sleek, drive-thru-only spot set to open by October 2027…
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Community Harvest Rebrands with Purpose | Fort Wayne News
Community Harvest Food Bank just unveiled a bold new brand identity—complete with a fresh logo and tagline “Feeding neighbors. Building community.” The stacked…
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Deputy Prosecutor on Leave Amid Family Struggle | Fort Wayne News
Allen County’s Deputy Prosecutor and judge candidate Christina Gull is suspended for a week amid a whirlwind of personal and professional pressures — her…
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Woman in Custody After Year-Long Manhunt | Fort Wayne News
A woman on the run for over a year and a half has finally been captured in Fort Wayne—Kirsten Sims-Benson, charged with murder, attempted murder, and firearm…
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Community Harvest Rebrands for Greater Impact | Fort Wayne News
Community Harvest Food Bank is revamping its look with a fresh logo and tagline—“Feeding neighbors. Building community.”—to reflect its role as a regional hub…